Clinical Lead - Orthopaedic - Theatre

Job summary

Orthopaedic Clinical Lead - Theatre Oxford The Manor Hospital, Theatres | Permanent | Full time | competitive rates depending on experience | 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Provide expert professional and clinical leadership to Orthopaedic theatre teams Act as the specialist lead for orthopaedic surgical procedures and theatre workfl ows Set, monitor, and maintain high standards of perioperative care in line with national guidance, Trust policies, and SOPs Demonstrate visible leadership, promoting professionalism, accountability, and a culture of safety

About us

Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor, Hospital Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned Centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. The theatre complex at The Manor Hospital consists of 6 operating theatres an intervention room and cardiac Cath lab. In addition we provide support in CT and MRI for GA's including children.

Details

• Date posted: 25 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: JR0099310
• Job locations: Beech Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7RP, Oxford, OX3 7RP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Orthopaedic Clinical Lead - Theatre Oxford The Manor Hospital, Theatres | Permanent | Full time | competitive rates depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. This is nursing as it should be. As a Orthopaedic and spinal clinical lead at our Manor Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience. As the Clinical Lead you will need to: Clinical Leadership & Practice Standards

Provide expert professional and clinical leadership to Orthopaedic theatre teams

Act as the specialist lead for orthopaedic surgical procedures and theatre workfl ows

Set, monitor, and maintain high standards of perioperative care in line with national guidance, Trust policies, and SOPs

Demonstrate visible leadership, promoting professionalism, accountability, and a culture of safety

Lead clinical governance within orthopaedic theatres

Ensure compliance with WHO surgical safety standards, infection prevention, implant traceability, and documentation

Lead investigations into incidents, complications, and near misses, ensuring timely reporting and learning

Embed learning from audits, incidents, and GIRFT recommendations into clinical practice

Insuring NGR compliance and submissions.

Work collaboratively with theatre management to optimise list utilisation, improve patient flow, and reduce cancellations

Contribute to capacity planning, service resilience, and business continuity

Support delivery of elective and trauma activity in line with performance targets

Act as line manager for designated Orthopaedic theatre staff

Lead appraisals, performance management, and professional development planning

Manage sickness absence and promote staff wellbeing, engagement, and retention

Support workforce planning, safe staffing levels, and appropriate skill mix

Ensure all staff are appropriately trained, competent, and compliant within orthopaedic practice

Oversee induction, competency assessment, and ongoing professional development

Facilitate education related to new equipment, implants, and surgical techniques

Surgical first assistant qualification preferred.

Work with procurement, sterile services, and suppliers to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely provision of equipment and implants

Lead evaluation, standardisation, and optimisation of orthopaedic resources

Support the implementation of new technologies and innovation

Represent orthopaedic theatres at governance, operational, and strategic meetings

Promote effective multidisciplinary teamwork and communication

Foster a positive safety culture and collaborative working environment

Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit, and service transformation initiatives

Drive innovation and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and efficiency

Demonstrate basic proficiency in Microsoft Windows and standard office applications

Use Workday and other Trust systems for workforce management, training compliance, and staff records

Maintain accurate electronic documentation in line with Trust requirements